Bethune-Cookman Admission Requirements
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Bethune-Cookman Admission Overview
Bethune-Cookman admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Bethune-Cookman admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 830-990. Bethune-Cookman is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bethune-Cookman is test-optional for 2024-25. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Bethune-Cookman acceptance rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Bethune Cookman University
Acceptance Rate
The Bethune-Cookman acceptance rate is 88.2%. Last year, 9,701 of 10,994 applicants were admitted. That is the 43rd lowest acceptance rate in Florida.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Bethune-Cookman and can you get accepted?
Bethune-Cookman is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Bethune Cookman University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bethune-Cookman GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.3Typical High School Grades Letter band on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Bethune-Cookman typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Bethune-Cookman is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #30 in Florida for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Bethune-Cookman SAT scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
830-990Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
46%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 430
- Math 400
- Composite 830
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 480
- Composite 990
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Bethune-Cookman typically score around a 910 SAT (middle 50% 830–990) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 24th percentile nationally. Bethune-Cookman ranks #36 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 830 to 990
SAT policy
Bethune-Cookman is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 910 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bethune-Cookman ACT scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
53% of Bethune Cookman University freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate how you compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Bethune Cookman University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Bethune Cookman University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Bethune-Cookman is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (830-990); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132602.
GPA calculator: Bethune Cookman University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026